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Management of data before zero volt suspend in computer power management

  • US 20040054941A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2003
  • Published: 03/18/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1994
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for placing a computer having a random access memory (RAM) in a power suspension mode with power removed from the RAM, comprising steps of:

  • (a) accessing a compression utility routine;

    (b) reading contents of the RAM;

    (c) compressing the contents of RAM using the compression utility routine, resulting in a compressed version of the contents of RAM;

    (d) storing the compressed version of the contents of RAM on a non-volatile storage device; and

    (e) removing power from selected components, including the RAM, to place the computer in the power suspension mode.

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